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Katayama Family History

Katayama Name Meaning

Japanese: written 片山 ‘mountain on the side’ a common placename throughout Japan. This surname is also found in the Ryūkyū Islands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nakayama, Toyama, Aoyama, Kawakami, Koyama, Murayama, Takayama

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Where is the Katayama family from?

You can see how Katayama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katayama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Katayama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 32 Katayama families living in California. This was about 30% of all the recorded Katayama's in USA. California had the highest population of Katayama families in 1920.
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What did your Katayama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katayama. 29% of Katayama men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Katayama women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katayama were Farming and Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Katayama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katayama census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Katayama. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 813 military records available for the last name Katayama. For the veterans among your Katayama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katayama lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Katayama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Katayama in 1961 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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